1997 Ford F-150 - This truck meets my needs for a vehicle.

AJM

Williamsville, Missouri

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

3.0

Style

3.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

4.0

Reliability

5.0

1997 Ford F-150 - This truck meets my needs for a vehicle.

This vehicle is one of my favorite I have owned. This truck is one of the most sturdy I have driven. It was previously owned by a farmer, therefore has a lot of rust, and there are rattling noises as well as other odd sounds. However, the electronics and basic mechanical components are still the originals and have held up well over the decades. This truck has a very smooth ride. The transmission is strong and makes shifting and driving a pleasure.

This vehicle is one of my favorite I have owned. This truck is one of the most sturdy I have driven. It was previously owned by a farmer, therefore has a lot of rust, and there are rattling noises as well as other odd sounds. However, the electronics and basic mechanical components are still the originals and have held up well over the decades. This truck has a very smooth ride. The transmission is strong and makes shifting and driving a pleasure.

Story

Driving through the creek down the road was more fun than I would have expected. When I almost got stuck and thought I may have to call for help my truck decided it was going to put a little extra in and roared as it pulled itself out.

Driving through the creek down the road was more fun than I would have expected. When I almost got stuck and thought I may have to call for help my truck decided it was going to put a little extra in and roared as it pulled itself out.

Pros

This is the type of vehicle that most people would not give a second glance on the road. However, it is also a truck that will last forever in the right hands. Even with nearly two decades of road life and over 190,000 miles it shifts smoothly and drives nicely. Since it is a manual transmission gas mileage depends on the driver, therefore I usually get a decent 20-22 mpg on average, making it more fuel efficient than many newer trucks.

This is the type of vehicle that most people would not give a second glance on the road. However, it is also a truck that will last forever in the right hands. Even with nearly two decades of road life and over 190,000 miles it shifts smoothly and drives nicely. Since it is a manual transmission gas mileage depends on the driver, therefore I usually get a decent 20-22 mpg on average, making it more fuel efficient than many newer trucks.

Cons

The only things that can be said to be negative about my truck are these, it rattles a little and it is a little beat up. However, both of these are just from the fact that this truck has been used as a truck, hauling and pulling farm equipment and supplies as needed.

The only things that can be said to be negative about my truck are these, it rattles a little and it is a little beat up. However, both of these are just from the fact that this truck has been used as a truck, hauling and pulling farm equipment and supplies as needed.

1997 Ford F-150 - Great for what it is

Todd

Iron River, Michigan

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

4.0

Style

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

2.0

Reliability

5.0

1997 Ford F-150 - Great for what it is

I like how large the cab was especially for a big guy like myself. I also enjoyed it being a 4x4 when there was a lot of snow out. My only dislike was that the seats were not spray washable with a water hose so that after work I could just hose the whole thing out. It has a high mpg but it's an eight cylinder so it's kind of understandable. The truck performed very well with large loads in the back of it, unless it was a very steep hill. The backseat of the truck was small but big enough for my children since they are young. I could see it being a space issue once they are older, but since its my work truck, I think it will be ok. I wish the 4x4 was push button, but considering its an older truck, it is understandable. For what I paid for this vehicle and the amount of abuse I have inf... (more)

I like how large the cab was especially for a big guy like myself. I also enjoyed it being a 4x4 when there was a lot of snow out. My only dislike was that the seats were not spray washable with a water hose so that after work I could just hose the whole thing out. It has a high mpg but it's an eight cylinder so it's kind of understandable. The truck performed very well with large loads in the back of it, unless it was a very steep hill. The backseat of the truck was small but big enough for my children since they are young. I could see it being a space issue once they are older, but since its my work truck, I think it will be ok. I wish the 4x4 was push button, but considering its an older truck, it is understandable. For what I paid for this vehicle and the amount of abuse I have inflicted on it, this truck has done extremely well and still runs great to this day. I have over 180,000 miles on it, and it is still going strong. All I have ever had to do is keep up on its maintenance and oil changes. Besides that I have had to replace the alternator and battery. This truck is a great work truck and handles the job of moving and pulling a trailer very well. The quality of the vehicle has changed my outlook on Ford as a company in general. I used to only drive or want a Chevy or Toyota Truck, now I can see myself in the future possibly getting a newer Ford.

Story

Our SUV got stuck in the snow, and we spent hours trying to dig it out. It was a 4x4 and way newer than the truck. Eventually we got it out, the spot it got stuck in our driveway happens a lot because of the grading. It's funny because my truck got stuck in that spot a few days later after a big snow. My spouse was expecting a ton of work to get it out, but I popped it into four-wheel drive, a... (more)

Our SUV got stuck in the snow, and we spent hours trying to dig it out. It was a 4x4 and way newer than the truck. Eventually we got it out, the spot it got stuck in our driveway happens a lot because of the grading. It's funny because my truck got stuck in that spot a few days later after a big snow. My spouse was expecting a ton of work to get it out, but I popped it into four-wheel drive, and soon as I nudged the gas, I was out of there.

Pros

Bed size, 4x4, legroom

Bed size, 4x4, legroom

Cons

Cloth interior instead of water proof so I could hose out. Radio sound quality.

Cloth interior instead of water proof so I could hose out. Radio sound quality.

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